Togo’s National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has successfully achieved reaccreditation with an “A” status for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) from the United Nations Subcommittee on Accreditation. This official announcement was made on March 25, 2025, following a review conducted by the UN in Geneva on March 18.
This reaccreditation underscores the CNDH’s adherence to the Paris Principles, which outline the essential criteria for national bodies tasked with promoting and safeguarding fundamental rights. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, these principles emphasize the necessity for independence, impartiality, and effectiveness in such institutions.
The “A” status represents the highest level of recognition awarded to national human rights institutions, highlighting the CNDH’s ongoing efforts since its inception in 1987 to advocate for human rights and support the rule of law.
The Togolese organization retains this prestigious distinction, which it first received in 2000 and has successfully renewed ever since. This status enhances its influence within the Global Alliance of NHRIs and enables active participation in international and regional human rights protection initiatives. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in fostering relationships with technical and financial partners, as well as donors, who place significant value on this recognition.
In addition to reaffirming its status, this accolade obligates the CNDH to persist in its mission to serve the Togolese people and authorities by intensifying its efforts to promote fundamental rights.
It is important to highlight that the CNDH’s responsibilities include overseeing Togo’s adherence to international human rights obligations in collaboration with United Nations entities.
